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Follow Along: Brooklyn Family Hits the Road for 6-Month Tour of U.S.

Jinyen and Chris Carew left their Brooklyn home with their two daughters for a cross country road trip in a new motorhome… and they’re sharing it all with us!

Dec 21, 2021 5:19 PM Read more >

First-Generation Brooklynites Are Getting Into College Thanks to This Growing Organization

Freedom and Citizenship is in the process of creating similar, life-changing programs in 25+ universities by 2024.

Dec 21, 2021 5:01 PM Read more >

Lantern Festival Coming to Brooklyn's Domino Park to Celebrate 2021's Shortest Day

Brooklyn's Secret Lantern Society is holding the celebration for the winter solstice on Tuesday night

Dec 21, 2021 8:31 AM Read more >

NYC Bars & Restaurants That Are Closed Right Now Due To Covid-19

The recent rise in Covid cases has caused some New York City restaurants and bars to temporarily shut down.

Dec 21, 2021 7:03 AM Read more >

Instagram Love Letter to 'OG ÑYC' Won't Let Brooklyn Forget Its Latinx Roots

The Instagram account @nuevayorkinos is an archive of photos from "old school" Latinx New York City, which acts as a love letter to longstanding Latinx communities facing gentrification

Dec 20, 2021 8:15 PM Read more >

The Week in COVID-19 (12/20/21): Brooklyn, Here’s Everything You Need to Know

New York is experiencing a surge in COVID-19 cases, as Omicron becomes the most common variant among new virus cases in the U.S.

Dec 20, 2021 4:26 PM Read more >

MoCADA Award Will Fund Group Show Exploring Communication in Black Community

MoCADA will use the 2021 Art Dealers Association of America Foundation grant to fund the show, Ways & Means

Dec 20, 2021 11:01 AM Read more >

Southeast Brooklyn Residents Want Mayor-Elect Adams to Give Them Fast Ferry Service

Brooklyn community leaders huddled in the blistering cold at the entrance to Canarsie Pier on Dec. 19 to say they will not be forgotten in their pursuit of fast ferry service.

Dec 20, 2021 7:03 AM Read more >

3 of the City's Worst Landlords Own Properties in Brooklyn

At least three of the five worst private landlords ranked in the public advocates annual list for 2021 have one or more properties in Brooklyn

Dec 17, 2021 7:54 PM Read more >

8 Things to Do With Kids in Brooklyn This Winter Recess

Finding activities to keep kids busy during the school break is almost as high a priority as finding the gifts that will keep them happy come Christmas Day

Dec 17, 2021 5:00 PM Read more >